Senior Researcher to Work in the Field of Molecular and Computational Genomics of Alzheimer’s Disease

Senior Researcher to Work in the Field of Molecular and Computational Genomics of Alzheimer’s Disease

University of Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

We are seeking a highly motivated, critical and creative individual with a strong interest in computational genomics and Alzheimer’s disease to develop and/or apply computational approaches to large scale genomic or transcriptomic datasets for identification of targets for early detection, prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Position

• Lead and conduct the processing and statistical analysis of large-scale long-read RNA and DNA sequencing, single nuclei RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics datasets.
• Use cutting-edge bioinformatics software and methods, or develop novel tools when appropriate.
• Design and lead your research project, with sufficient guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to mentoring junior lab members and participate in grant writing and dissemination activities.
• Engage in collaborative national and international projects.

Profile

• PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in human genomic and transcriptomic studies and a strong interest in neurodegenerative disorders.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python or R, and experience in the Linux environment.
• Solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to advancing the field of Alzheimer genetics.
• Experience with a workflow management system such as Snakemake or Nextflow is a plus.
• Willingness to apply for an FWO Post-doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc fellowship, if eligible.